Ceiling Fan
Analyses of material performance requirements
Functional Requirement
What it needs to do
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Ceiling fans are more than just a basic amenity for residential applications. Increasingly, ceiling fans are found in applications varying from industrial and warehouse applications to offices and high-end hospitality settings, and everything in between.
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The extensive use of ceiling fans in residential applications indicates their effectiveness in supporting thermal comfort, and occupant demand for controllable air movement.
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The key benefits of ceiling fans are as follows:
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Thermal Comfort
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Improved Air Distribution
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Improved Perceived Air Quality
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Energy Savings

Cost
How much does it cost
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Like many building products, ceiling fan costs can vary widely depending on size, material, motor type, and other characteristics.
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Standard ceiling fans can range from less than Rs 4000 for basic off-the-shelf models to over Rs 1 lakh for more specialized fans with more decorative features, higher quality materials, and/or automated onboard control systems.
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In general, fans with DC motors tend to be more expensive than fans with AC motors.
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Large-diameter ceiling fans start at approximately Rs 1.5 lakhs and increase in cost with fan diameter and performance characteristics.
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Installation costs can vary widely depending on the fan.
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Approximately, it can take a professional anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours to assemble and install a single ceiling fan depending on the selected model and site conditions.
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The time required to install a ceiling fan is simply the labor cost to assemble the ceiling fan and connect it to an existing junction box.
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On the other hand, a variety of factors can make ceiling fan installations more complicated, and therefore more expensive.


Resistance to service conditions
How much does it cost
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In addition to extending life expectancy, maintaining a ceiling fan can help to avoid potential safety hazards as a result of faulty fans.
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Ceiling fans are made to work for years and don’t require regular maintenance.